"Compound butter under the chicken skin adds tons of flavor to your run-of-the-mill fried chicken..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound Unsalted Butter (softened)
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1/4 cup Maple Syrup
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Kosher salt
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Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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1 Chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
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2 cup Buttermilk
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1/2 cup Your favorite Hot Sauce
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3 Garlic Cloves (peeled & smashed)
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1 small bundle Fresh Thyme
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1 cup All-Purpose Flour
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1 cup Ground Cracker Crumbs
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2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
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Canola Oil (for frying)